Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Ironstone Pit
In or near Auchinleck.
Ironstone Pit — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Rab McMurdo — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ironstone Pit is a archaeological located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Ironstone Pit is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance in the extraction of ironstone, which played a role in the region's industrial development. The site offers insights into the mining practices of the past.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4803, -4.2758
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA18 2NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kilmarnock and Loudoun
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/4758458140 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ironstone Pit?
- Ironstone Pit is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA18 2NB).
- What is Ironstone Pit?
- Ironstone Pit — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ironstone Pit?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA18 2NB.
- Is Ironstone Pit free to visit?
- Yes, Ironstone Pit is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ironstone Pit?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA18 2NB.